"Fun" and Games Podcast

Sheltering in place, working from home, quarantine; we all had a wild shift in how we could spend our time over the last year. Gaming is no exception to that. Matt & Geoff discuss the changes in how they've gamed and some of the games they've played since March 2020.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer, YouTuber, writer and demon slayer, Jose aka The Seth Rokage! The game he is talking about today is DOOM Eternal by id Software and Bethesda Softworks! You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, or watch him on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor and craft building adventurer, Briar Pleasants! The game they are talking about today is Minecraft by Mojang Studios. You can find this episode's host on twitter or listen to their podcast here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is editor, writer, podcaster, streamer and ninja on a crash course with destiny, Brenden Groom! The game he is talking about today is The Messenger by Sabotage Studio! You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out his podcast here!

An independent, or "Indie", video game is hard to define. That doesn't stop everyone from using the term to describe all manner of titles, studios and processes in games development. Matt & Geoff discuss where they see the definition, why it's so nebulous, and a few corner cases they find amusing in the ever-changing landscape.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, burlesque performer, Twitch streamer, and scribe seeking seven fallen angels, Carriage Return! The game they are talking about today is El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron by Ignition Tokyo. You can find this episode's host on twitter, watch them on Twitch or listen to them here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is researcher, podcaster and pro wrestler, Jay Munford! The game she is talking about today is King of Colosseum II by Spike Chunsoft! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out her podcasts Game Crimes and S.H.U!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, producer, voice actor, narrator and the "Fateless One", Conner Howard. The game he is talking about today is Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning by EA, Big Huge Games and 38 Studios! You can find this episode's host on twitter and check out all of his work here!

Streamer SporeRose joins Matt & Geoff to discuss sharing the games we love, and the highs and lows of fostering an online community. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter, and watch their streams on Twitch

Side Quests is back and so is host Derek Van Dyke, He is a streamer, podcaster and ex-cop in over his head! The game he is talking about today is The Evil Within 2 by Tango Gameworks and Bethesda! You can find this episode's host on twitter and watch him on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and so is host Katie Lesperance! She is a podcaster and seafaring adventurer! The game she is talking about today is The Curse of Monkey Island by LucasArts! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out her podcast here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and head of 3rd Street Saints, Duke! The game he is talking about today is Saints Row IV by Volition! You can find this episode's host on twitter here!

Welcome to a special, deluxe 100th episode! Matt & Geoff are joined by their spouses Sarah & Sarah to discuss their gaming histories, how representation, diligence and accessibility matters in reaching gamers and what NPCs can teach us about navigating the world.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, Marketing/PR professional and replicant tracker, Finn! The game he is talking about today is Blade Runner by Westwood Studios! You can find this episode's host on twitter and listen to his podcasts here!

Side Quests is back and so is host Zero Score! He is a podcaster, streamer, Youtuber and the hero of Termina! The game he is talking about today is The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask by Nintendo. You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast, watch his Youtube channel or watch him on Twitch!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is editor, writer, artist and supreme strategist, Heather Antos! The game she is talking about today is Age of Empires II by Ensemble Studios! You can find this episode's host on twitter and everything else she does right here!

Nerdcore rapper Beefy joins Matt & Geoff to discuss his gaming history, connecting art with experience, and the highs and lows of gaming with friends, collaborators and family. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter and his music on Bandcamp.

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and legendary wielder of the Soul Edge! The game he is talking about today is SoulCalibur by Project Soul and Namco! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on any of his podcasts on CertainPOV.com.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, editor and heroic monster slayer, Indie Josh! The game he is talking about today is Slay The Spire by MegaCrit. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast Indie Pod: An Indie Games Podcast!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, critic and brave knight returning to Hallownest, Chris Diggins! The game he is talking about today is Hollow Knight by Team Cherry. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast Mostly Nitpicking!

Merritt K, writer, podcaster, editor and producer at Fanbyte.com joins Matt & Geoff to talk how both gaming and talking about gaming have shifted over the past year. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter and at FanByte!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, streamer and young boy keen on adventure, Marvelous Iggy! The game he is talking about today is Grandia by Game Arts. You can find this episode's host on twitter, listen to his podcast or watch him on Twitch and Youtube!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcast lover, YouTuber and terror of the deep, CommanderNici! The game she is talking about today is Maneater by Tripwire Interactive! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check her out on YouTube!

Side Quests is back and for this episode we welcome back one half of the "Fun" and Games Podcast duo, actor, voice over artist, and son of Dracula, Geoff Moonen. The game he is chatting about today is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night by Konami! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his website!

Matt & Geoff are joined by Josh Silverman of Stride PR to discuss Point-and-Click Adventure games. From Sierra to SCUMM to Telltale and beyond; They discuss their history with the genre, some of its ups and downs, and where they see it going in the future. You can find this episode's guest on Twitter

Side Quests is back and so is host Steven Angulo! He is a podcaster, movie critic, YouTuber and friendly neighborhood wall crawler! The game he is talking about today is Spider-Man 2 by Treyarch and Activision. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy!

Side Quests is back and so is host Hans Martin Jr! He is a podcaster, movie critic, and world warrior! The game he is talking about today is Street Fighter II by Capcom. You can find this episode's host on twitter or on his podcast The Real Movie Critic Vs. The Cine-Guy!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is actor, editor, writer, podcaster and avenging angel, Greysun Morales! The game he is talking about today is Kid Icarus: Uprising by Nintendo and Project Sora! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything he does right here!

Matt & Geoff are joined by Saturday Morning Confidential's Matty Limerick to discuss the Pokémon games, their personal history with the franchise and where they hope to see the main games and spinoffs to go in the future. This episode is part of CertainPOV's crossover event celebrating Pokémon's 25th anniversary!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, self proclaimed retro game goblin and undisputed Overlord of the Netherworld, Zeilreigan! The game he is talking about today is Disgaea: Hour of Darkness by NIS America! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find him streaming here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is musician, and all star Quarterback, Kris Keyser! The game he is talking about today is Tecmo Super Bowl by Tecmo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and you can find his music here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, PR Account Coordinator, and brave warrior from Star Road, Josh Silverman! The game he is talking about today is Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars by Nintendo and Squaresoft! You can find this episode's host on twitter here!

Jesse Jacobs and James Kirkpatrick, the creative minds behind the visual and audio design of psychedelic platformer Spinch, join Matt and Geoff to talk about collaboration, trusting your creative process, and where some corners of art should crossover more often. You can find Jesse on Twitter here and James here! You can find out more about Spinch here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, and virus vanquisher, Pat Edwards! The game he is talking about today is Dr. Mario by Nintendo! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is actor, podcaster, video producer and badass space marine, Kieran Bennett! The game he is talking about today is TimeSplitters 2 by Free Radical Design and Eidos Interactive! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is professional DM, game designer, writer, editor and baseball loving psychic, Leon Barillaro. The game they are talking about today is Earthbound by Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter and everything else they are working on here!

Dino Dvorabic, a game designer at Big Blue Bubble games, joins Matt & Geoff to talk about Foregone, their most recent release! They discuss how conventions and early access can affect development, and the little ideas that can make a big difference in a game experience. Check out Foregone at Big Blue Bubble's website and Twitter

Side Quests is back and so is host Case Aiken! He is a podcaster, writer, actor and tasked with rebuilding the Saints! The game he is talking about today is Saints Row 2 by Volition and THQ! You can find this episode's host on twitter or on any of his podcasts on CertainPOV.com.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is filmmaker, visual effects artist, UE4 experimenter and indignant son of the underworld, Thomas Wilson! The game he is talking about today is Hades by Supergiant Games! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is comedy musician, nerdcore rapper, YouTuber, podcaster, streamer and newly joined member of JUNKER, Insane Ian! The game he is talking about today is Snatcher by Konami and Hideo Kojima! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find everything else he does here!

Future Proof, a "transmedia mega project" encompassing live events, film, and interactive media, is releasing their first video game; PSweet. Matt & Geoff are joined by several members of the company's creative staff to discuss the world of Future Proof and adapting its dense, collaborative history into a digital title. You can find out more about PSweet here and Future Proof here

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, streamer, podcaster, Managing Editor for Uppercut and member of Avalanche, Jessica Howard! The game she is talking about today is Final Fantasy VII by Square Enix! You can find this episode's host on twitter and you can check out everything she's working on here.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, writer, streamer, Social Editor for Fanbyte and hunter of the Immortals, Niki Grayson! The game he is talking about today is Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand by Konami. You can also find this episode's host on twitter as well as his writing and podcasts over on Fanbyte!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster, assistant director and Organization XIII member, Travis Ryans! The game he is talking about today is Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days by Square Enix and h.a.n.d. You can also find this episode's host on twitter and his podcast here!

Matt & Geoff reflect on 2020. They discuss what they played, what they missed, and how their relationship with gaming shifted throughout the year.

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is podcaster and bounty hunter, Travis Colenutt! The game he is talking about today is Metroid Fusion by Nintendo! You can find this episode's host on twitter, and check out his podcast here!

Welcome back to a very special episode of Side Quests! We're kicking off 2021 with our 50th episode special! Matt aka Stormageddon is joined by Nate Brandt and Geoff Moonen in shovelry to celebrate by talking about Shovel Knight: Shovel Of Hope by Yacht Club Games! You can find Matt, Nate and Geoff on Twitter as well as check out Nathan's podcast network Some Good Shows here!

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer and TranStar employee, Matt Gregoire! The game he is talking about today is Prey (2017) by Arkane Studios! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find his writing here!

A love for video games and fandom can show itself in all sorts of places and all sorts of art forms. Alternative Hip Hop artist Jesse Dangerously joins this episode to talk about bringing your history, perspective, and knowledge into how we collaborate and create. You can check out Jesse and his music at his website

Side Quests is back and this episode's host is streamer, community manager, community marketing specialist and Godwoken, Ray Apollo! The game he is talking about today is Divinity: Original Sin II by Larian Studios! You can also find this episode's host on twitter and find him streaming here!